The Ultimate Route 66 Quiz

How many roads have a song named after them? Route 66 might not be what it once was, but its legend lives on. Are you interested in visiting this landmark road? Take our quiz to learn about getting your kicks on one of the county's most famous roads: Route 66.

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Question 1 of 20

Which of these famous musicians wrote the song "Route 66?"

Bobby Troup

Though the hit song "Route 66" has been recorded by a number of artists, it was written by Bobby Troup.

Chuck Berry

Nat King Cole

Question 2 of 20

Which of these movies takes place primarily on Route 66?

Cars

Much of the Pixar movie "Cars" takes place on an animated stretch of Route 66.

Duel

Road to Perdition

Question 3 of 20

Which famous novel refers to Route 66 as the "Mother Road?"

Atlas Shrugged

The Grapes of Wrath

John Steinbeck's masterpiece "The Grapes of Wrath" makes reference to Route 66 as "Mother Road."

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Question 4 of 20

Route 66 began in which Midwestern city?

Chicago

Route 66 was designed to provide a route from Illinois to California, so it begins in the great city of Chicago, Illinois.

Detroit

St. Louis

Question 5 of 20

In which California city did Route 66 end?

Los Angeles

On the west end of Route 66 is Los Angeles, California, a major city even back when Route 66 was built.

Palo Alto

San Diego

Question 6 of 20

When did Route 66 receive its designation?

1909

1914

1926

In 1926, six years after planning began, Route 66 received designation as a national highway.

Question 7 of 20

In which year did Route 66 lose its designation?

1966

1973

1985

Route 66 eventually fell into disrepair and disuse, and in 1985 it lost its designation.

Question 8 of 20

What was the original length of Route 66?

1200 miles

2400 miles

At its inception, running from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 ran 2,400 miles (3,862 kilometers).

3600 miles

Question 9 of 20

Through how many states did Route 66 run?

four

six

eight

When it was fully operative, Route 66 ran through eight states, including Texas and New Mexico.

Question 10 of 20

In which year did the Transcontinental Footrace take place?

1926

1928

In 1928 there was a marathon run from Los Angeles to New York called the Transcontinental Footrace, which covered all of Route 66.

1930

Question 11 of 20

How long did it take the winner to complete the Transcontinental Footrace?

357 hours

573 hours

Andy Payne, a Cherokee who lived on Oklahoma, won the marathon in 573 hours.

735 hours

Question 12 of 20

How much money did Andy Payne receive for winning the Transcontinental Footrace?

250

2500

25000

For his extraordinary achievement, Andy Payne was awarded $25,000, which was a considerable amount of money in 1928.

Question 13 of 20

Which of these programs is in charge of Historic Route 66?

The Adopt-a-Highway Program

National Scenic Byways Program

The National Scenic Byways Program is in charge of Historic Route 66, a section of the original highway that has been preserved.

The Office of Federal Lands Highway

Question 14 of 20

How long is Historic Route 66?

14 miles

140 miles

1,400 miles

Much of the original highway is in total disrepair, and some of it can't even be recognized as a road. A 1,400 mile section however, was preserved for historic interest.

Question 15 of 20

Approximately how long does it take to cross the current version of Route 66?

one or two days

three or four days

five or six days

The historic version of Route 66, at 1,410 miles, takes around five or six days to cross.

Question 16 of 20

The longest section of Route 66 runs through which state?

Arizona

If you travel through all of Route 66, you will spend more time in Arizona than in any other state.

California

Illinois

Question 17 of 20

Which famous landmark will you pass while driving across Route 66?

the Grand Canyon

On the way from Illinois to California, on Route 66, you will pass through Arizona. While there you can visit the Grand Canyon, one of the most beautiful sites in the United States.

the Great Salt Lake

the Golden Gate Bridge

Question 18 of 20

How tall are the teepees at Wigwam Motel?

10 feet

20 feet

30 feet

The Wigwam Motel in California has 30-foot (9-meter) tall teepees with a diameter of 25 feet.

Question 19 of 20

In which state is the Petrified Forest?

Arizona

Besides the Grand Canyon, you can go to Arizona to enjoy Petrified Forest National Park.

Illinois

New Mexico

Question 20 of 20

How large is the Petrified Forest?

520 acres

5,200 acres

52,000 acres

At 52,000 acres (21,000 hectares), the Petrified Forest is a great place to hunt for fossils.